1257. The Lord himself affirms that Baptism is necessary for salvation.59He also commands his disciples to proclaim the Gospel to all nations and to baptize them.60Baptism is necessary for salvation for those to whom the Gospel has been proclaimed and who have had the possibility of asking for this sacrament.61The Church does not know of any means other than Baptism that assures entry into eternal beatitude; this is why she takes care not to neglect the mission she has received from the Lord to see that all who can be baptized are “reborn of water and the Spirit.” God has bound salvation to the sacrament of Baptism, but he himself is not bound by his sacraments.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
378. What are the human virtues?
106. What do we learn from the temptations of Jesus in the desert?
565. Who can educate us in prayer?
62. What does Sacred Scripture teach about the creation of the visible world?
458. What are the duties that society has toward the family?
341. What new element did Christ give to Matrimony?
98. What does the virginal conception of Jesus mean?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the importance of being faithful to sound doctrine?
How can Christ’s return be a comfort in the midst of pain, according to 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18?
What is the story of Abimelech and forgiveness in Judges 9:22-57?
What is the meaning of being “blameless” according to the 2 Peter 3:14 passage?
The Quest for Divine Justice: Tobias’ Example Against Israel’s Oppressors
What does Jesus’ promise to send the Holy Spirit as a comforter mean, according to John 14:26?
